Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years | ||||
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Released | July 8, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 1987–2007 | |||
Genre | Death metal | |||
Label | Metal Blade | |||
Producer | Denise Korycki | |||
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Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years is the third video album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released in 2008. It contains a three-hour documentary on the history of the band and several concert performances as extra features. [4] It was released on July 8 [5] in USA and July 14 [6] in Europe. This DVD has also been certified platinum in Canada. [7] [8]
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [8] | Platinum | 10,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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